Pregnant women face a lot of pressures – most of which can cause stress and anxiety. And, on top of the usual pregnancy-related worries, being pregnant amidst a global pandemic can be downright scary. We’ve prepared some practical tips to help you or a pregnant loved one cope.
Pregnancy hormones can naturally cause women’s emotions to jump from ecstatically happy to miserably sad. But it isn’t just the hormones. Lots of factors can cause pregnant women to worry – sometimes those worries become so excessive that it can cause mild to severe anxiety.
Here’s a checklist of common reasons of anxiety in pregnant women: [Read more…]
Giving birth is seen as the most natural thing in the world, but unfortunately it doesn’t always go to plan. Birth injuries and trauma are a common occurrence and they can understandably be devastating to have to deal with.
When it comes to preparing for labor, pain management tends to be the main factor women focus on. However, there’s a few other parts of the birth you’ll want to get ready for and heat is one of them.
There’s no doubt about it – the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! It doesn’t help that the only real things you hear and read about giving birth are typically horror stories either.
Hypnobirthing is said to be one of the preferred birthing techniques for many celebrities. Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie and even the English Royal Kate Middleton, are all said to be huge fans of the techniques used. So, what exactly is Hypnobirthing and is it something the average non-famous woman should consider?
When baby arrives, it’s only natural for your friends and family to want to pay a visit and spend some quality time with the new arrival. However, as well-meaning as they are, these visits can quickly become overwhelming.
Even with a due date, there’s absolutely no way to determine when you’ll go into labor. Baby could decide to come early, or they may choose to hang out in your womb for longer than expected! However, whilst it isn’t possible to know when labor will begin, it is possible to look out for the early signs of labor once your due date is approaching.
Let’s face it, the prospect of giving birth can be utterly terrifying! You may have some idea of what it’s going to be like after talking to friends and family, but until you actually go into labor, it’s impossible to know exactly what to expect.
These days, you have a lot of different options when it comes to how you want to give birth. While no option is going to offer a pain-free experience (if only!), some delivery methods could prove to be better suited to your needs and preferences.
Women who have already given birth would more likely agree that going through labor is not a piece of cake. Labor is exhausting, energy-draining, and “dehydrating”; a phase that every mom-to-be experiences.
Over the course of your pregnancy, you get told a lot of information about what to expect throughout the different stages. You’ll likely even receive advice about the birth and common things to expect afterwards. However, there are some things that you aren’t told about which can be pretty disturbing. While you can never truly prepare for motherhood, here you’ll discover some of the more unexpected things you have to look forward to… 
When you have a baby your whole life changes, so it’s not surprising you are likely to experience a wide range of emotions after the birth. As well as the initial joy you feel when your little one comes into the world, fear and sadness are also common emotions that many new parents experience. The problem comes when these emotions start to have a major impact on your life.